Special Announcement for #veganwednesday Contest! Come Join In The Fun!๐๐
Did you hear that #veganwednesday is back?
I have a super fun surprise to kick things back into high gear!
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This week's winner will be announced on WEDNESDAY and we have a special guest judge- MY POPPA!
OK, I have to give you the scoop... I have told you before, Poppa Bear is an Italian trained chef. He's been doing things his way (pasta, pizza, meat, cheese... you name it) for longer than I have been alive!
I've been molding him to take a more health conscious approach over the last 3 months and he leaves next week so, this is your one chance to see if daddy approves ;) JUST KIDDING! It's all fun and games, he's really excited to see what you guys have up your sleeves!
Good luck! I'm extending the period of entry until TUESDAY at 5 UTC!
See the contest rules BY CLICKING HERE! Make sure to comment your post link on the contest post to qualify :)
Creating this contest for me, is a huge piece of my heart. I love food, healing and sharing inspiration. By adapting my diet, I truly changed my life and have been on a mission ever since to help anyone I can find that same healing and happiness through methods that I have found to be successful!
My intent is to bring awareness, conversation and relationship over the concept of veganism/plant-based foods... whether or not you are vegan does not matter! You can enter anyway!
We can't wait to see your entries! One more time, click here for the contest link!
XO,
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I will definiatelly tke part in the contest
Thanks for the time given for this
That is so exciting! I can't wait to see your entry! Make sure you get it in by Tuesday for this week as he'll be judging Wednesday :)
This is great! I just saw this post, so I'm glad you are taking it to Tuesday!
@freedomtowrite
Awww great news, so the reminder post worked! Yes! :) If you miss this week, there is always next week! I can't wait to see your entry :)
Great! Thank you! This was also funny timing...my hubs @freedompoint, just posted a video on dtube this morning about why he is vegan! It's a shameless plug, haha, but if you'd like to watch it this is the link!
I love the idea of healing our bodies through food...God has made so many ways to take it in what we need, and we have the opportunity to do it several times a day!
I missed all of my comments on this post somehow so I am just seeing this now- shameless or not, I love a little spousy promotion- I'll save it to watch :)
I completely agree with you, I really think we should start from what we are putting into our bodies and work from there! It's been incredibly life changing for me! <3 Looking forward to seeing his video :)
Oh no, that's happened to me before!
Thanks for taking a sec to watch! And not minding plug! Haha
Dad leaves next week...rubbing hands together oh...my turn is here. Are you readddyyyyy for me my beautiful val?
Hahaha well give me some time to sleep before you just come on over and move in alright? I've got lots to share on here and poppa takes a lot of my time ;)
Hahahaha thank God you know i will also take lot of your time too. Haha. I will wait. You deserve it. ๐
Love that gif! Looking forward to the entries x
Hahaha he is priceless! I should have been recording him more :)
The fact that I tend to follow your father's line of eating doesn't mean I won't be watching with great interest! You know I am eating a much more plant based diet, so looking for some good healthy stuff!
Hey, I am not a judge (well, I judge my contest but not people's habits) ;) I think that any amount of effort is great and you know your breakie the other day was pretty dang healthy! I actually told my poppa bear about it, wishing I could pluck my own fruits from the trees! :) These guys don't mess around for this contest- check it out, it's always amazing!
WOOOHOOO!!!!!!
He is mostly friendly, I swear ;)
Hhhhmmm, I may regret doing pasta for my entry this week...๐คฃ
Hahahahahaha THIS IS GOING TO BE PERFECT! He needs inspiration! :) Just so you know, today I was making nice cream and poppa comes into the kitchen and says, I'm craving some spaghetti which means tomato sauce, onions, garlic, more garlic, hamburger meat (or whatever that ---- is called, pasta and spices... his specialty and he picked up a bag of my gluten free pasta, threw it back on the shelf and went out for pizza -_-
It's funny that for some people it's easier to transition to a plant-based diet by remaking the foods they know and love, while others need a complete change because they feel like the remake will never stand up to the original. Even funnier when you think about all of the things that make food taste so great (herbs, spices, garlic, onions, citrus) are all plants anyway!
I know, it's crazy! I was that way and in fact, still very much am. The yogi diet is very much in trend here so no onions and garlic and that's where I draw the line ;) I LOVE food so I get ideas about things I used to eat and then have to make them fit into my new realm. Poppa just said to me the other day "Why do vegans have to have all the same food we do? Why don't they just make their own?" Obviously we do make our own but I had to explain exactly that to him, that it's nice to have the remixes to go back to sometimes which he understands, he is going to love your pasta post, I know it :)
Oh my goodness, is this pup yours? What breed is he?
We have a little pup that looked just like this when he was a bebe! <3
Following!
Sorry for the late reply, jeepers! Somehow I missed my messages from this post! She's what they call a 'Bali dog' so it's a blend of a bunch of breeds as they all roam around the streets and comingle with each other making them a bunch of different things in one! The saddest thing is she got very sick and passed away, breaking my heart. Her sister did great though and went on to find a good home which made me so happy :)
Oh wow! He sounds like a very tough judge, oh boy, lol. Although he seems like a very nice man ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐
It seems to me I will have to start cooking twice a week now for plant-based contests. Amazing to hear you are actually able to convince him to give a plant-based diet a try. I tried with my Italian teammates here but their love for cheese and meat is still stronger than my arguments. lol I think it is your smile which got him to change his mind. :P
I am just reading this post so it is too late to participate now, but next Wednesday is another story. Looking forward to next Wednesday my amazing friend. :)
Have an amazing day. :)
Hi @awakentolife :) I think you should give it a go! Or you can enter my contest with a post you're using for another, I don't mind at all <3
It wasn't easy. We fought a lot. There were some embarrassing moments where I got extra frustrated in public at his remarks. We pushed through however ;) The thing about it is that they need a replacement. You're not going to win without giving them a cheese option to try or a meat option that takes or has the same consistency. It's not easy to give something up that the culture has embedded in you! I have cheese and meat alternatives that helped dad through, I am sure they could work for your friends too ;)
Hope you join in this week, you are more than welcome (sorry for the late response, somehow this message escaped me!) XO